June 29, 2016 -- During a special Board of Education meeting on June 27, incoming Superintendent of Schools Michelle Brantner led Board of Education members in a discussion of possible next steps for the capital project. Joined by the district’s new lead architect from SEI Design Group, Brian Cieslinksi, Ms. Brantner laid out the logistics and timelines associated with the two possible scenarios Marcellus now has for moving forward. (Click here to view or download a PDF of her presentation.)

Mr. Cieslinski is one of SEI Design’s four founding members and brings to the Marcellus project more than a quarter-century of professional experience in planning, design and construction of educational facilities. His specialized skill set – including communications, budgeting and job tracking – makes him uniquely suited to helping the district address the issues it now faces with its project, Ms. Brantner told the board. He has a proven track record with guiding districts through challenging project decisions. Mr. Cieslinksi told Board members his next step will be to find a construction management firm to prepare reliable project estimates.

At their next meeting on July 5, the Board of Education plans to further discuss the two options presented.

As this process continues to unfold, the Board and district administration are committed to keeping community members informed every step of the way. Be sure to check the Capital Project page on the district website regularly.